Procurement Policy - Full

In-line with the requirements of our major customers, we are committed to sustainable procurement by selecting products and services which enhance operational efficiency, safety, realise cost reductions and minimise environmental impact. We therefore require our suppliers to be financially sound, socially and corporately responsible and ethical, fully committed to equality and diversity and the prevention of discrimination and adopt and work to robust health and safety and environmental principles and practices. We also expect our suppliers to work with us to develop and maintain a long term relationship built on fairness, honesty and integrity and provide an excellent service in relation to timely delivery, value for money, quality, responsiveness and continuous improvements. In order to achieve sustainable procurement, we expect our suppliers to have in place and work to policies and values which are compatible with ours and are mirrored in their own procurement policies and practices. We will support local suppliers wherever possible.